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Objectives, Etiology, Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnoses, Treatment and Prognosis of Vitamin E Toxicity

G. Sri Manjula, Ramanjaneyulu D. V., Muralinath E., Guruprasad M., Sravani Pragna K., Manjari P., Sony Sharlet E., T. Nikhil, V.Yaswanth Sai, D. Kusuma Latha, R. Faith Rani, P. Megha Varna

Abstract


Vitamin E toxicity can lead to major bleeding events. These can be serious, along with the potential for intracranial hemorrhage. To avoid the morbidity and mortality that can be related to vitamin E toxicity, it is important to recognize the cause and know how to treat it. This activity explains about vitamin E toxicity, its diagnosis, treatment, and the role all healthcare team members play in avoiding polypharmacy as well as drug toxicity.


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